tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883435.post1631400541501383373..comments2024-01-29T03:38:02.688-05:00Comments on Abject Conjecture: Japan seems farther away than ever...Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05401863118078816763noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883435.post-48640242068580027802008-10-07T14:15:00.000-04:002008-10-07T14:15:00.000-04:00We are going to try for some business sponsors and...We are going to try for some business sponsors and fundraising (21,000 rice crispy treats, anyone?); the school may offer money for these trip also. <BR/><BR/>You're right about only child still growing into an amazing person without said trip. I guess its the old <I>making sure they get the opportunities that you never had</I> dream that brings me down about not pulling it off.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the input and encouragement!!!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401863118078816763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883435.post-32995383193316684432008-10-07T12:48:00.000-04:002008-10-07T12:48:00.000-04:00Prepare for much rambling!First, what a wonderful ...Prepare for much rambling!<BR/><BR/>First, what a wonderful trip and I know how difficult it would be to pull it off, but I'm sure it would be an amazing experience for Only Child. <BR/><BR/>Have you talked to teachers about how other students have come up with funds like these in the past? I have to imagine that THAT kind of money has been an issue before and that maybe they are a source of some information. <BR/><BR/>My next suggestion is going to be corporate sponsorship. Wasn't Only Child working somewhere part time? If she is still doing that, maybe her employer is willing to kick in a little...and/or put up a poster to send a favored employee on an Asian Adventure? <BR/><BR/>Any friends who work at a bank? No. No. I'm not suggesting you steal any money. There are always collection cans for various local families (sick kid needing an operation, etc.) at the counter in local banks. How do they get that? Local whiz kid needs a helping hand. Mom's on disability and Dad's doing his best to support the family. I imagine it would tug at a few heartstrings!<BR/><BR/>I wish we were in better straits and if that changes, and this is still in the offing, I'll do what I can. <BR/><BR/>Lastly...and I don't want this to come across wrong. I didn't go to Japan as a teenager. You didn't go to Japan as a teenager. I think we both did all right. I think, in the event that this didn't happen for her, Only Child will still be a pretty phenomenal person and that the planet is better off having her around. So, don't beat yourself up if you can't give her the Moon. <BR/><BR/>Best of luck in it all, though. And, honestly, this is one of those cases where being nominated is pretty cool, too!!SuperWifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02856384425069616224noreply@blogger.com